It is estimated that over 170 million
people are connected to the Internet. Not all of them are nice
people. Listed below are some links for parents who wish
assistance in teaching their children about Internet Safety.

A collection of
age-appropriate games, videos and other materials
designed for kids, teens, parents, educators and law
enforcement personnel. All resources teach important
lessons regarding the dangers of the Internet. Some
of the teen-age material, told by teens, is pretty
hard-hitting. The games may be a bit daunting for
adults, but game-savvy kids should have no problems.
Some resources work better with a fast Internet
connection.

About.com's
introduction to Internet safety includes basic rules
for keeping your kids safe online, and some
suggestions on what to teach your kids about the
Internet, email, and chat rooms. There are lots of
explanations, for parents that aren't all that
computer aware, and the suggestions are practical.
The site has lots of ads, but they are worth reading
around for the good information.

This site includes
information for parents appropriate to children of
different ages, free online classes and
recommendations for software that will help control
and track access. Registration is required for some
services.